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Considering the economic conditions, the latest full year result from office supplies company Corporate Express was reasonably pleasing. Sales revenue fell 9.2% to $1,133m in the year to 31 Jan 10, compared with the year ended 31 Dec 08 (the company changed its balance date to square up with parent company Staples Inc).

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